Brenda Wyatt
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with a focus on Individual Education Plans, classroom management, and student evaluation. Committed to creating safe learning environments and fostering student success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher - Autism Support (LEAD)
Chesapeake Public Schools - Deep Creek High School
Chesapeake, VA
08.2011 - Current
- Adapted instructional materials to increase student engagement and participation in lessons.
- Trained and mentored new staff on effective special education practices, fostering a collaborative teaching environment.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and needs.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with disabilities, aligning educational goals with specific student needs.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Advocated for the needs of the students with disabilities.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
GED/ABE Instructor (Adult Education)
Norfolk Public Schools - Granby Evening School
Norfolk, VA
09.2006 - 06.2009
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
- Provided individualized support to students with varying learning needs.
- Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
- Implemented instructional materials and curriculum to meet specific program needs.
- Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
- Counseled struggling students on educational issues, improving their study habits and academic goal attainment.
- Earned recognition for innovative contributions to classroom instruction, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
High School English Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools - Granby High School
Norfolk, VA
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach grammar, composition, reading comprehension, literature analysis and creative writing.
- Fostered inclusive learning atmosphere, promoting student engagement and respect among diverse learners.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking, increasing student participation and collaboration.
- Differentiated instruction for students with a wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Integrated current events into curriculum, enhancing lesson relevance and student connection to material.
- Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, assignments and other evaluation methods.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on improving teaching methods for English courses.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences and other meetings related to student success.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2011
Master of Science - Communications
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05-2000
Master of Science - English & Communications
Radford University
Radford, VA05-1998
Skills
- Individual education plans
- IEP implementation
- Special education advocacy
- Instructional strategies
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Behavioral support
- Social skills training
- Life skills instruction
- Sensory integration
- Transition planning
- Visual supports
- Educational technology
- Student evaluation
- Learning style assessments
- Lesson planning
- Professional development
- Parent communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Community engagement
- Progress evaluations
- Team collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Progress evaluations
Certification
Postgraduate Professional Teacher Licensure - Virginia (2022-2032)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher - Autism Support (LEAD)
Chesapeake Public Schools - Deep Creek High School
08.2011 - Current
GED/ABE Instructor (Adult Education)
Norfolk Public Schools - Granby Evening School
09.2006 - 06.2009
High School English Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools - Granby High School
08.2006 - 06.2009
Master of Science - Special Education
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Communications
University of Central Missouri
Master of Science - English & Communications
Radford University